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Design and Applied Arts at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,823/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)

ROI 26.5x earnings multiple (8.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #113 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Design and Applied Arts graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$534K	$531K	$499K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.7x	26.5x	24.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.7x	8.6x	8.1x
Probability of Field Employment	63%	57%	46%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$20,036

Out-of-state: $61,764 (8.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,140

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,803

78% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,823 place University of North Georgia below the $33,862 national median for Design and Applied Arts — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 26.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Design and Applied Arts programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Design and Applied Arts's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

At #113 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs, University of North Georgia scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $47,803 show a 78% jump from the $26,823 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of North Georgia

University of North Georgia accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 15,542 in Dahlonega, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Design and Applied Arts at University of North Georgia?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Design and Applied Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Design and Applied Arts careers?

With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $499,447 in decade earnings vs $534,392 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Design and Applied Arts from University of North Georgia?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →